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Moldova rejects Russia's justification for strike on checkpoint on border with Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center47d ago

Moldova rejects Russia's justification for strike on checkpoint on border with Ukraine

Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected Russia's claim that the Tudora-Starokozache border checkpoint was used for military logistics, stating the attack killed two civilians and was unjustified. The ministry condemned the strike, asserting that only civilians, not weapons, transit through Moldovan crossing points.

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Russian drones kill at least nine in strikes targeting warehouses and ports in Ukraine – Europe live
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The Guardian Europe
left47d ago

Russian drones kill at least nine in strikes targeting warehouses and ports in Ukraine – Europe live

The strikes come after it was revealed that Ukraine’s president Volodomyr Zelenskyy’s plane was almost by a drone when leaving Moldova this weekAt least nine people died in overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine, targeting warehouses and ports across the country. Five people were reported dead and 24 injured in the Sumy region, with four killed and 19 injured in a separate attack on Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Mykolaiv.

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Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in northern Gaza
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Al Jazeera
center47d ago

Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in northern Gaza

Israeli forces opened fire from military vehicles and a drone at shelters and tents housing displaced Palestinians in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza on Thursday, killing at least four Palestinians, according to a medical source at al-Shifa Hospital. This attack follows overnight Israeli strikes in the vicinity of the camp and Beit Lahiya, contributing to the ongoing conflict despite a brokered ceasefire.

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Pakistan, Turkey back Arab endorsement of UK's settlement sanctions
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Middle East Eye
center47d ago

Pakistan, Turkey back Arab endorsement of UK's settlement sanctions

Pakistan and Turkey have affirmed their support for Palestine and backed the joint statement by eight Arab-Islamic countries, which welcomed the UK’s decision to sanction imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed Ishaq Dar, spoke over the phone with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on bilateral relations and regional developments.

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Unmanned Systems Forces drones have hit 34 energy facilities in occupied territories in September
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Ukrainska Pravda
center47d ago

Unmanned Systems Forces drones have hit 34 energy facilities in occupied territories in September

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck 34 energy facilities in Crimea and other occupied territories during the first week of September. Over two months, a total of 37 energy facilities in these areas were targeted as part of the Crimean Switch Off Operation.

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Morning update
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Middle East Eye
center47d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning, Middle East Eye readers, If you're just joining us, here are key developments from across the region: • Iranian media reports that explosions were heard on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, the city of Sirik and the area of Minab County. • President Donald Trump has said the United States may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, urging Tehran to be cautious.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center47d ago

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Canada on September 9 for a three-day visit accompanied by First Lady Olena Zelenska, with planned events in Calgary, Toronto, and North Bay. The visit aims to deepen defense, economic, and energy cooperation and address the human cost of Russia's invasion, underscoring Canada's commitment to Ukraine's support.

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Battlefield sees 277 clashes over past day, with 44 of them on Pokrovsk front – Ukraine's General Staff
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Ukrainska Pravda
center47d ago

Battlefield sees 277 clashes over past day, with 44 of them on Pokrovsk front – Ukraine's General Staff

Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders repelled 277 Russian assaults across various fronts, with the Pokrovsk front experiencing the highest intensity with 44 repelled attacks. Ukrainian aircraft, missile forces, and artillery also struck Russian personnel concentrations, artillery systems, and command posts.

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Trump says Ukraine-Russia talks are dragging on because Putin and Zelenskyy "hate each other"
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Ukrainska Pravda
center47d ago

Trump says Ukraine-Russia talks are dragging on because Putin and Zelenskyy "hate each other"

Former US President Donald Trump stated he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, who desires a deal to end the Ukraine war. Trump attributed the ongoing stalled negotiations to mutual animosity between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, though US and European intelligence officials remain skeptical of Putin's genuine interest in peace.

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Democrats 'overwhelmingly' opposed to current Israeli regime, California governor says
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Middle East Eye
center47d ago

Democrats 'overwhelmingly' opposed to current Israeli regime, California governor says

California Governor Gavin Newsom stated that the Democratic Party is overwhelmingly opposed to the current Israeli government's actions, advocating for a secure democratic Palestinian state alongside a secure democratic Israel. He noted widespread condemnation of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's policies, even among those who do not label the situation a genocide, and observed a trend of Democrats refusing donations from the AIPAC lobby.

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Russia attacks Ukraine with 149 drones, air defence downs 128
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Ukrainska Pravda
center47d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with 149 drones, air defence downs 128

Russian forces launched 149 drones, including Shahed and Gerbera types, from multiple locations across Russia and occupied Crimea on the night of September 9-10. As of 08:00, Ukrainian air defence forces reported destroying or jamming 128 of these drones, though hits were recorded at 13 locations and debris found at nine.

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Italy urges Zelenskyy to involve Rome and Warsaw in peace talks
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Ukrainska Pravda
center47d ago

Italy urges Zelenskyy to involve Rome and Warsaw in peace talks

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to include Italy and Poland in peace negotiations, advising against initiatives by small groups and suggesting broader EU involvement. Tajani stated that while Europe can contribute significantly, Kyiv should engage all EU countries rather than just the European Three (France, UK, Germany) in discussions.

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Underwater drone capture gives Tehran opportunity to reverse engineer vessel
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Middle East Eye
center47d ago

Underwater drone capture gives Tehran opportunity to reverse engineer vessel

Iran's capture of a US military underwater drone gives Tehran an opportunity to study and potentially reverse engineer the vessel, delivering a setback for the Pentagon and drone maker Anduril. The US military and Anduril have downplayed the significance of the drone falling into Iranian hands.

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Majority of British adults approve of settlement ban, YouGov survey says
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Middle East Eye
center47d ago

Majority of British adults approve of settlement ban, YouGov survey says

A YouGov survey released on Wednesday found 52 percent of British adults approve of the UK government's ban on goods from Israeli settlements, with 33 percent completely approving. In response, Israel banned 11 British MPs and a lawyer from entering the country and announced the closure of the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem.

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Residents of West Bank's Beit Iksa prevented from accessing their homes
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Middle East Eye
center47d ago

Residents of West Bank's Beit Iksa prevented from accessing their homes

For the second consecutive week, Israeli forces prevented around 30 Palestinians from accessing their homes in Beit Iksa, northwest of Jerusalem, Wafa news agency reported. Wafa quoted a resident, Mohammad al-Kiswani, as saying that the forces refuse to issue special permits required to enter the village.

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Russia loses 1,520 soldiers over past day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center47d ago

Russia loses 1,520 soldiers over past day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russia lost 1,520 military personnel and 69 artillery systems over the past day, bringing total estimated losses to 1,502,390 personnel since February 24, 2022. These figures are currently being confirmed and represent a daily update on combat losses.

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Zelenskyy meets Icelandic foreign minister to discuss strengthening air defence and protecting energy infrastructure
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Ukrainska Pravda
center47d ago

Zelenskyy meets Icelandic foreign minister to discuss strengthening air defence and protecting energy infrastructure

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Iceland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defence and protecting its energy infrastructure. The meeting, which occurred en route to Canada, also covered cooperation in technology and defence sectors, with Ukraine seeking continued Icelandic contributions to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.

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Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over claims UAE warned him before October 7 attack
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Al Jazeera
center47d ago

Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over claims UAE warned him before October 7 attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he will sue the Haaretz newspaper over a report claiming UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed warned him of Hamas attack plans days before October 7, 2023. Netanyahu denied the report as fabricated and politically motivated, stating his call logs showed no such conversation with MBZ.

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UAE 7 Oct warning: Netanyahu dismisses report as 'sinister libel', will sue Haaretz
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Middle East Eye
center47d ago

UAE 7 Oct warning: Netanyahu dismisses report as 'sinister libel', will sue Haaretz

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he would sue Israeli newspaper Haaretz and seek a criminal probe against its report that the UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed had warned him about 7 October 2023 attacks, according to the Times of Israel. He called the report a politically motivated “sinister libel”, while ordering lawyers to sue Haaretz and journalist Shlomi Eldar over its claims.

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Ukraine war briefing: Arctic attack extends Kyiv’s strike reach into Russian gas heartland
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The Guardian Europe
left47d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Arctic attack extends Kyiv’s strike reach into Russian gas heartland

Ukrainian special forces attacked two natural gas plants in the Arctic region of Novy Urengoy, approximately 3,000km from the border, targeting Russia's gas production heartland. These strikes, along with an attack on Novorossiysk's naval base, extend Ukraine's strike reach significantly, impacting Russia's economy and energy infrastructure.

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